New healthcare centre proposed for Preston Barracks Plans to build a new healthcare centre as part of the Preston Barracks development could soon take a major step forward. Brighton & Hove City Council is working with developers U+I, the University of Brighton and NHS Brighton & Hove Clinical Commissioning Group (BHCGG), on proposals to provide a new By Besi • 3 min read
Tatchell released in Moscow Human rights and LGBT+ campaigner Peter Tatchell has been released following his arrest during a peaceful protest close to the Kremlin in Moscow. Mr Tatchell received consular assistance during his detention spending one hour and 40 minutes in police custody, from the moment he was detained near the By Besi • 1 min read
Tatchell arrested in Moscow As the 2018 World Cup in Moscow prepares to kick off at 3pm this afternoon, LGBT+ and human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has been arrested during a one-man protest against Russia’s mistreatment of LGBT+ people. By Besi • 2 min read
Get a free ticket for opening day at Cinema on the beach To celebrate the launch of the Luna Beach Cinema outdoor season on Brighton Beach today, organisers are offering complimentary tickets to all opening day events. Doors to The Fanzone area open at 2pm for supporters to watch live from Russian, the opening ceremony of the FIFA 2018 World Cup on the bi By Besi • 1 min read
Luna Beach Cinema launches month long residency today on Brighton Beach Experience the World Cup, Wimbledon and a full programme of feature films on the highest definition outdoor LED screen in the country. The Luna Cinema, the UK’s leading producer of open air screenings, launches its new ‘Luna Beach’ brand on Brighton beach today with the country’s highest definition By Besi • 3 min read
24 hours left to vote in Golden Handbag Awards 2018 Voting in the Golden Handbag Awards 2018 closes at midnight tonight, Thursday, June 14. VOTING in sixteen of the twenty-three categories, including favourite club, favourite LGBT+ business, favourite entertainer, favourite small bar favourite music group is incredibly close with less than an average By Besi • 1 min read
Higher mental health risk for rural LGBT+ teachers New research shows those working in isolated areas are much more likely to suffer. LGBT+ TEACHERS working in rural areas are far more likely to suffer mental health problems than those based in urban schools, according to new research conducted by Anglia Ruskin University. By Besi • 2 min read
Tatchell In Russia for LGBT+ rights Peter Tatchell stands in solidarity with LGBTs and human rights defenders in Russia. LGBT+ and Human Rights campaigner Peter Tatchell is in Moscow to protest at the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. By Besi • 2 min read
fcveb Proud2Be twin comes out as trans woman Co-founder of Devon-based social enterprise Proud2Be, comes out as a trans woman, in website blog post. The news comes 7 years after Jae and her identical twin Max founded the organisation by recording a short video, explaining how they are both proud to be part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or By Besi • 2 min read
Pride in the sky from Thomas Cook Airlines Holiday company celebrates Manchester Pride Festival this year with specially branded plane. Thomas Cook Airlines shows support for Manchester Pride from 35,000 feet in the air by emblazoning one of its long-haul aircraft with a special rainbow edition of the airline’s heart logo. By Besi • 3 min read
Charity event in support of Samaritans To help Brighton, Hove & District Samaritans celebrate its fiftieth year, Cameron Contemporary Art Gallery is hosting a fundraising evening on Friday, June 15 which will include a raffle and private view. Two beautiful framed prints and a bottle of single malt whisky are being offered as raffle priz By Besi • 2 min read
Greens launch Crowdfunder for 2019 local elections A Green Crowdfunder appeal reaches almost eight thousand five hundred pounds and still rising. The campaign, launched by Caroline Lucas MP which aims to build the city’s strongest ever Green team and lay the foundations for more Green MPs to join Caroline Lucas in Parliament is rapidly approaching i By Besi • 2 min read
